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What is it?

A bereavement leave policy allows your company to define how to approach the death of an employee’s loved one in a way that is both fair and in accordance with the law, including the procedures to follow and the roles and responsibilities of each employee impacted by the situation.

This tool will help you

  • Create your company’s bereavement leave policy

    Find inspiration and suggested inclusions in the template that you can adapt to your company’s needs.

  • Provide clear information to employees

    Allow employees to plan their time off to grieve and take care of related matters.

  • Give tools to managers

    Make it easier for managers to answer employee requests.

  • Support diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)

    Build a policy that recognizes the unique needs of individuals with different cultural backgrounds and family obligations

Format

Word

Size

40KB

Category

Employees

Who is it for?

Entrepreneurs

Create a customized bereavement leave policy that takes into account your unique organizational needs and the provincial requirements.

HR managers

Highlight the needs of the company’s employees during the creation of the policy.

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